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ASSESSING THE AWARENESS AND PREPAREDNESS OF STUDENTS AND TEACHERS REGARDING THE COVID19 PANDEMIC IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS OF PAKISTAN A CASE STUDY OF KOHAT UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2022(VII-II).58      10.31703/gesr.2022(VII-II).58      Published : Jun 2022

Assessing the Awareness and Preparedness of Students and Teachers regarding the Covid-19 Pandemic in Higher Education institutions of Pakistan (A case study of Kohat University of Science and Technology)

Abstract

    This study examines the COVID-19 awareness and preparedness of faculty and students at Kohat University of Science and Technology. This study aims to assess knowledge levels, adherence to preventive measures, and preparedness for potential outbreaks among students and teachers. The research was carried out at Kohat University of Science and Technology (KUST) with a sample size of 200, comprising 100 teachers and 100 students. Data were obtained via a self-designed questionnaire. The study indicates that teachers possess greater knowledge and readiness than students in areas such as symptom recognition, hygiene habits, university policies, and virtual education. Gender-based statistical analysis reveals significant differences, with males exhibiting higher mean scores. The study suggests recommendations to enhance knowledge dissemination, preparedness, and safety measures in KUST based on the obtained results.

    Covid-19 Pandemic, KUST, Higher Education, Awareness, Preparedness, Knowledge, Pakistan

    (1) Shah Jehan
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education and Psychology, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Naseer Ud Din
    Professor, Department of Education and Psychology, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan
    (3) Faridullah Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education and Psychology, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
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APA

    APA : Jehan, S., Din, M. N. U., & Khan, F. (2022). Assessing the Awareness and Preparedness of Students and Teachers regarding the Covid-19 Pandemic in Higher Education institutions of Pakistan (A case study of Kohat University of Science and Technology). Global Educational Studies Review, VII(II), 617-625. https://doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2022(VII-II).58

CHICAGO

    CHICAGO : Jehan, Shah, Muhammad Naseer Ud Din, and Faridullah Khan. 2022. "Assessing the Awareness and Preparedness of Students and Teachers regarding the Covid-19 Pandemic in Higher Education institutions of Pakistan (A case study of Kohat University of Science and Technology)." Global Educational Studies Review, VII (II): 617-625 doi: 10.31703/gesr.2022(VII-II).58

HARVARD

    HARVARD : JEHAN, S., DIN, M. N. U. & KHAN, F. 2022. Assessing the Awareness and Preparedness of Students and Teachers regarding the Covid-19 Pandemic in Higher Education institutions of Pakistan (A case study of Kohat University of Science and Technology). Global Educational Studies Review, VII, 617-625.

MHRA

    MHRA : Jehan, Shah, Muhammad Naseer Ud Din, and Faridullah Khan. 2022. "Assessing the Awareness and Preparedness of Students and Teachers regarding the Covid-19 Pandemic in Higher Education institutions of Pakistan (A case study of Kohat University of Science and Technology)." Global Educational Studies Review, VII: 617-625

MLA

    MLA : Jehan, Shah, Muhammad Naseer Ud Din, and Faridullah Khan. "Assessing the Awareness and Preparedness of Students and Teachers regarding the Covid-19 Pandemic in Higher Education institutions of Pakistan (A case study of Kohat University of Science and Technology)." Global Educational Studies Review, VII.II (2022): 617-625 Print.

OXFORD

    OXFORD : Jehan, Shah, Din, Muhammad Naseer Ud, and Khan, Faridullah (2022), "Assessing the Awareness and Preparedness of Students and Teachers regarding the Covid-19 Pandemic in Higher Education institutions of Pakistan (A case study of Kohat University of Science and Technology)", Global Educational Studies Review, VII (II), 617-625

TURABIAN

    TURABIAN : Jehan, Shah, Muhammad Naseer Ud Din, and Faridullah Khan. "Assessing the Awareness and Preparedness of Students and Teachers regarding the Covid-19 Pandemic in Higher Education institutions of Pakistan (A case study of Kohat University of Science and Technology)." Global Educational Studies Review VII, no. II (2022): 617-625. https://doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2022(VII-II).58